May Is Not What It Used to Be
When players and commentators at the 2026 French Open started complaining about the heat, it wasn't just an inconvenience — it was a data point. From record-breaking May temperatures across Europe to a deadly South Asian heatwave made three times more likely by climate change, this spring is offering a vivid preview of where we're headed.
Lointek supplies 50 MW / 300 MWh liquid air energy storage system in the United Kingdom
Spanish company Lointek has supplied a 50 MW / 300 MWh liquid air energy storage system for a UK facility developed by Highview, marking the country's largest installation of its kind.
ContourGlobal inaugurates Chilean hybrid plant with 231 MW of solar and 200 MW/1.3 GWh BESS
ContourGlobal inaugurated the Víctor Jara hybrid power plant in Chile, combining 231 MW of solar capacity with a 200 MW/1.3 GWh battery storage system. The facility claims to be Latin America's longest-duration operational utility-scale battery installation, capable of delivering energy for 6.5 hours after sunset.